NH psychologist accused of running a prostitution business

License to practice is temporarily suspended

A New Hampshire psychologist accused of running a prostitution business out of his apartment in Portsmouth has pleaded not guilty.

Alexander Marino also pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled drug. He was released on bail Monday. The Associate Press reports defense lawyer John Driscoll said Marino is looking forward to clearing his name.

Earlier this year, police started investigating allegations involving different women bringing various men from the pool area of Marino's apartment complex to the apartment for short periods of time. Officers conducting surveillance also believed drugs were being used.

Marino was arrested in August. The state board of mental health has temporarily suspended his license to practice. Marino had an office in Exeter and specialized in post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, panic disorder and insomnia.